The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes S 560 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (10 - 12)
€ 111,100
€ 96,100
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes S 560 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 9.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI.
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
58.9
74.8
83.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58.9 in
Height
68.5 in
119.5
201.8
122.9
207.4
201.8 in
Length
207.4 in
119.5 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4508 lb
Curb Weight
4321 lb
6052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5589 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.15 %
General
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
W222/X222
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
M 176.980
Engine Code
CDRA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
463 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
366 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes S 560
463 hp
366 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes S 560
516 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Performance
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes S 560
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
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9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.81 lb/hp
Mercedes S 560
9.74 lb/hp
11.81 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes S 560
30 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
629 mi
Range
577 mi
Mercedes S 560
629 mi
577 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
183.8 kWh
Mercedes S 560
149.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes S 560
Audi A8 L 4.2 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
